Do-it-yourself concrete flowerpots for summer cottages and gardens: 4 ways to create and 51 photos

[ad_1] Gray, boring and rough? Rather, restrained, textured and plastic. We are used to the fact that concrete is a building material. Outwardly nothing remarkable. But in fact, its possibilities are much wider. In interior design, they recreate the texture of concrete in the decoration of walls, floors and ceilings. And in landscape design, this …

How to make concrete paths in the country with your own hands

[ad_1] Garden and country paths need improvement. This can be done in different ways: backfilling with gravel or expanded clay, laying tiles. There is another option: pouring concrete mixture. It turns out a durable, strong, even street coating. If you wish, you can decorate it and get a high-quality imitation of wet stone, paving stones, …

Projects of wooden houses — why are they better than aerated concrete cottages

Wooden house projects — why are they better than aerated concrete cottages On the territory of the Russian Federation for centuries, wood has been the most affordable material for construction, and wooden houses have been valued for the perfect combination of home comfort and reliability. Modern very beautiful wooden country houses were able to maintain …

How to make a concrete cellar with your own hands

Making a concrete cellar with your own hands The subtleties of choosing the design of a concrete cellar with your own hands. Concrete work, ventilation installation and basement insulation. Each house, created on an individual project, is equipped with a basement for storing its crops on the site. The developer must know how to carry …

What is a reinforced concrete structure?

According to Wikipedia, reinforced concrete (reinforced concrete) is a structural composite consisting of concrete reinforced with rebar or a single steel element called a steel liner. Reinforced concrete is used to form structural elements or entire monolithic structures using wooden (formwork), steel or plastic molds. It is sometimes referred to as an invention of the …

Concrete in garden design

[ad_1] You can make many decorative elements for your garden with your own hands. Moreover, all of them will be made in the same style, which (within reasonable limits) ennobles the overall design of the courtyard and landscape. We are talking about such an accessible and pliable material as concrete. It does not need to …

Contemporary concrete walkways

[ad_1] Modern concrete paths have replaced the archaic solid surface and now look expensive and attractive. Concrete is not going to be inferior to other materials and is transformed depending on requests. This plastic and fairly affordable material has learned to breathe and mimic, acquiring a beautiful texture and color. Someone is attracted by the …

Concrete paths: all options

[ad_1] Pavement concreting is an old, proven way to achieve a reliable hard surface. This is especially important in places where high loads are planned, for example, the entrance to the yard. Continuous concreting is performed in three versions: as base coat as a base for laying tiles (stone or decorative), as an intermediate process …

Concrete fence: design and how to make

[ad_1] The higher the fence, the better the neighbors … Chinese folk wisdom. I am becoming more and more convinced that fences need to be built. And higher, and more reliable. And then there will definitely be a neighbor who will see that his plum has sprouted on your site and will begin to defend …

Wooden, metal, concrete stairs for a country house

stairs for a country house photo

[ad_1] The advantages of a cottage over an apartment are considered to be a large living space and the availability of a land plot. Many houses have several levels, because this allows them to accommodate twice as many rooms. The staircase for country houses serves as a link, so it is important to properly equip …